Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Mauritius Travel package: 6 Nights & 7 Days in Mauritius

Mauritius is considered as one of the paradise for vacation especially for honeymoon and family vacations. Mauritius is a small beach on the Indian Ocean but it’s definitely one of the best places to travel in the world. When you are there you’ll enjoy sitting around the yet unexploited beaches, coral reef, clean ocean waters, green lagoons, white sand beaches, gardens and true Mauritius hospitality. Despite being rich in forests and wildlife, island is also known for its cultural and archeological heritage among the tourists.  You must be wondering that with so much features vacation at this island must be costlier, let me tell you that Mauritius is among one of the cheapest vacation destinations.  A 6night & 7 Days travel package to Mauritius can range from INR 50,000 to 90,000 depending upon the flight and hotels selected.   Almost all the hotels are beach hotels and some of them have their own private beaches as well.

No matter whichever vacation package you chose for Mauritius, you’ll definitely get good amount of leisure time and enjoy the vacation as well. Packages will consist mainly of South Island and North Island tour with few leisure days in between.

Place to visit in Mauritius:
  • NORTH
    Grand Bay
    The Triolet Shivala
    Pereybère
    The Labourdonnais Orchards
    Balaclava Ruins
  • EAST
    Flacq Market
    The Waterpark Leisure Village
    Ile aux Cerfs
     
  •   SOUTH EAST
    Dutch Ruins
    Ile aux Aigrettes
    Domaine du Chasseur
    Mahebourg
    Souillac
  •  WEST
    Martello Towers
    Chamarel
    Salt Pans
    Casela
    Yemen
  •  Other
    L’Aventure du Sucre
    Ganga Talao - Grand Bassin
    Black River Gorges 

With so much to see you can also opt for various indoor and outdoor activities like spa, golf, scuba diving, deep sea fishing and shopping etc at nominal costs.  Honeymooner can also enjoy getting married in Mauritian style.

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Tips: for your best Travel and Trip.

Traveling is the best exercise of mind and soul. It is best way to keep ourselves learnt and flexible with the environment and people. A wisely chosen trip is confidante to a person’s life and energy. A beautiful sought out trip become an example of beautiful moments of life. Life is too short to finish it in the walls of retarded daily office routines, on the plenty of streets crossed daily. Also regular looking faces and monotonic routines make life turned off. A trip or an outing can help you to take yourself out of such debacle. But an impromptu trip arrangement can become a immediate disaster if not planned wisely.
Here are some steps, tips and tricks to follow while you make your time out with your beloved or friends.

First and foremost things are of choosing a wise destination.
People should think of their own interests and hobbies before traveling out. Beware; keep your partners coordinated while you seek your plan for the good moments of your life. An un-arranged, off the cuff trip could turn into to disaster and enigma of what to do and what not to. As, people around will be not yours and not faithful and sincere too. So wisely choose the destination and confirm the status and updates of the location you are willing to go to. Great itineraries given by internet can be a great help here. Don’t ever feel absence of information and resources, there are things always to cover your specific needs and desires.

We expect a traveler slow down, hurry spoils this curry too.
Too many people try to force too much to visit a particular destination with the fullest and maximum of it. Don’t be one of them. Seeing a place unhurriedly is not so remunerative than considering numerous destinations in a flare. You’ll be strained to a smaller amount, expand a deeper thought of where you are and boast added moment in time to make associations with the public you meet.

Avoid the horde, to get aboard
A large number of natives could get a lot of trouble to a traveler, but places also have a lot to retreat. If you want to flee the crowds in the rambling conurbations, consider heading to the places like countryside, village, mountains, beaches, hill stations and old archaeological monuments and destination of spirituality.

Health is wealth, stay fit and healthy
Avoiding basic unhygienic stuffs around traveling destination could be easy to repent any health issue. Avoid tap water, and any foodstuff that may have been swabbed in. Toilets are disgracefully bad in some areas, and they may have health hazards. Consider galloping best air, best water, and best food in a hygienic area. Wearing tight clothes may be a fashion, but they can also cause physical problem in certain regions of the world.

Keep cool
Places in world are known for their scams and trickiness to foreign travelers. And it includes every country that has been accounted for good traveling area too. So better serve yourself with maps and prior information of the area before flying towards it.
Special alert for women traveler

Traveling is fun, but unlike men, women have her anxieties to be sought before traveling. Prior to everything, women are concerned with safety matters than men. Some women may like to flaunt their best clothing; fancy dress has no place in foreign countries, except when attending special events with security. While, exploring places as a tourist, try to wear clothes that help you merge with the crowd, or at least give the impression that you are not wealthy. Always keep in mind that some countries have dress codes for women. You need to pack clothing that is sensitive to the cultural and religious practices of the country you are visiting.
 
BON VOYAGE

Thursday, June 7, 2012

What is the best time to visit Malaysia?

In the last post I posted about Malaysia Travel Information and Vacation Packages

In that post I mentioned in the last line that one can visit Malaysia throughout the year but must avoid the rainy season mainly from the month of October to March. However when I research more about Malaysia and the best time to travel I found some interesting stuff to share with you. But before I let you know the best time to travel to this tourist’s paradise I want to share the reason I was researching more about Malaysia. It’s the fact that Malaysia is one of the countries I’ve shortlisted for my honeymoon destination.

Now let’s quickly let you know the best time to visit this country. You can enjoy visiting Malaysia during May to September and November-January.  Rest months are the one with heavy rains and a beach lover would always avoid that season.  November to January is also the rainy Monsoon season but one can visit this time as it’s the shopping and festival season.  Main festival celebrated during this time of the year in Malaysia is Christmas, New Year's Eve, Chinese New Year and Hari Raya Puasa.

Monday, May 7, 2012

Malaysia Travel Information and Vacation Packages


Malaysia is a country where one can find people from different parts of the world living together peacefully. But largely Malaysia is consist of Chinese, Indian and Malay in  majority along with people from other ethnic groups. Thus you can easily enjoy the Chinese buffets and spicy Indian curry at one location called Malaysia.

Malaysia is one of the most traveled country in Southeast Asia. Due to its diverse cultural, beaches and natural beauty Malaysia becomes the number one choice among various tourists who want to travel Asia for
vacations. 13 states and 3 federal territories that cover a area of 329,847 square KM constitute the travel paradise known as Malaysia. Malaysia shares its borders with Thailand, Indonesia, and Brunei, Singapore, Vietnam, and Philippines. Al these neighboring countries are already famous in world for travel and holidays thus popularity of tourism in Malaysia is somehow linked with the popularity of tourism in the neighboring countries also. Interestingly Medical tourism in Malaysia is also on the rise.


Which places to visit when in Malaysia and other attraction of the city:
  1. Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia and is known for rich culture and natural reserves. City boasts of oldest forest in the worl, estimated to being around million years old.
  2. Penang: City is famous for incense and temples. Kek Lok Si temple, Penang Hill, Snake Temple are the main attraction of the city. However one must not forget to enjoy the local food along with resting at beautiful Batu Ferringhi beach. Other attraction include sightseeing to some of the architectural wonders (included in wolrd heritage by UNESCO).
  3. Cameron Highland: This city is known for tea plantations, flowers and cactus garden. You can enjoy ride in the local steam boats.
  4. Taman Negara: If you love trekking, elephant ride, kayaking, fishing and exploring rain forest then this is the right place for you. Visit Taman Negara for all these activities.
  5. Genting Highland: This is situated on the top of a hill with all facilities like entertainment, hotels .Here is the only casino in Malaysia.
  6. Langkawi: Langkawi is an island with all kind of beach activities. Major attractions include Eagle Square, grand Perdana gallery of art.

Other attractions:
-    Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
-    Petronas Twin Towers
-    Islamic Arts Museum
-    Aquaria KLCC
-    Menara Kuala Lumpur Tower
-    Lake Gardens Park
-    Kenko Fish Spa
-    Malaysia Heritage Walk
-    Jalan Alor
-    Batu Caves
-    Thean Hou Temple
-    Sepang Circuit
-    Sri Mahamariamman
-    Butterfly Park
-    Putrajaya Bridge
-    Langkawi Sky Bridge
-    Lake of the Pregnant Maiden
-    Underwater World  Langkawi
-    Pinang Peranakan Museum  Georgetown
-    Penang Botanical Gardens
-    Penang Hill

Weather and best time to visit:
You can visit Malaysia throughout the year, however one can avoid the rainy season from the month of October to March.

Hope you like this post.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Great Architecture

Wooden Gagster House ( Archangelsk , Russia )



Erwin Wurm: House Attack ( Viena , Austria )


Nakagin Capsule Tower ( Tokyo , Japan )


The Ufo House ( Sanjhih , Taiwan )

Hang Nga Guesthouse a.k.a Crazy House ( Vietnam )

Ripley's Building ( Ontario , Canada )


Habitat 67 ( Montreal , Canada )


Wonderworks ( Orlando , Florida , United States )


Kansas City Public Library ( Missouri , United States )


The Basket Building ( Ohio , United States )


Cubic Houses ( Rotterdam , Netherlands )


Ferdinand Cheval Palace a.k.a Ideal Palace ( France





Crooked House ( Sopot , Poland )

Spiral - Hundertwasser Building ( Darmstadt , Germany )


The Torre Galatea Figueres ( Spain )



Sunday, March 4, 2012

Cactus Garden and Research Center in Panchkula, Haryana

Cactus Garden and Research Center in Panchkula, Haryana is located in sector 5 Panchkula, near to the Shalimar Mall. This famous cactus garden in the tricity (Panchkula, Chandigarh & Mohali) is also known as National Cactus, Succulent Botanical Gardens and Research Center. This garden was developed in 1987 with an aim to grow and conserve the most endangered and rare species of cactus and succulents. An aim which the garden and fulfilled successfully since it was developed in 1897.

National Cactus, Succulent Botanical Gardens and Research Center in Panchkula contains more than three thousand five hundred species of succulents and cacti (most of those are rare & endangered ones. Garden is proudly largest outdoor cactus and succulents garden in Asia. It also contains largest collection of Indian succulents in the world.

Architect of the garden: Dr J.S. Sarkaria is the chief architect of the garden and he also donated a large number of species.

Entry Fees: One need to pay a nominal fees of Rs 10 per head for entry to the garden and which is worth it as you will not only see a large variety of cactus but can also find some beautiful birds which you may not have seen in your apartment or the concrete jungles (far from nature) in which we live nowadays.

Cactus Show: Annual cactus show is held in the month of March and people across the region not only visit the festival but participate in large number as well.

Some of the features of the Cactus Garden, Panchkula


  • Largest outdoor cactus garden in Asia

  • Largest collection of Indian Succulent

  • Echinocactus grusonii is mainly used as landscape plant

  • Burseraa spicies of Mexican origin can be found here

  • Some cactus are as high as 40feet

  • Large variety of rare and endangered species

  • 3 species of Fouquiria spendens – Cactus from Arizona

  • Adenia Venenata species can be found here which is said to be collected from Yemen itself

  • Plants are also available for sale, so if you love anyone and want to take it home, you are free to do so.

  • Original name was Cactus Garden and then renamed to National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research Centre

  • More than 3500 species of Cacti & succulents can be found here

  • This is the first time in my life that when I left the garden I wish or rather plan to visit it again. Such is the charm of this small but magnificent garden. And yes next time I’ll take my professional camera to get some close click of all the cactus and other plants over there.

  • No love birds or couple occupying the corners of the garden so you can visit the garden with your kids and family. Perhaps cactus gardens doesn’y give those comfortable hiding zones to the couples ;) (Jokes apart I must say you should visit this garden at least once when you are in or around Panchkula)


















Other places to visit nearby: ·



  1. Rose Garden In Chandigarh

  2. Pinjore Garden

  3. Chatbir Zoo Chandigarh

  4. Funcity - water park

  5. Rock Garden

  6. Sukhna Lake

  7. Nabha Shahib Gurudwara

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Top travel destination in India

India is a country known across the globe for its rich culture, variety of foods, religious values, traditions, wildlife centuries and many more. India has lots to offer as a tourist destination. If you love hills, snow and trekking you can visit north India, If you love sea food and beaches you can travel to Indian beach destinations in the south, if you love history, old building then central and western India is the area you must not forget to visits. On the other hand eastern part of India you can experience the nature at its best, visit various wildlife centuries and also see how some people of these area are still untouched from modern technologies and live the life as their ancestors used to thousands of years back by hunting and farming etc.


Now let me introduce you to top travel destination in India

1. Agra – This place is known across the globe for historical building which is also known as symbol of love. Yes we are talking about legendry Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is not only included in wonders of world but it’s also in the list of UNESCO’s world heritage site. It’s a place every lover must visits one in his lifetime.



2. Jaipur – This place is better known as pink city. By visiting this city in the state of Rajasthan one can get a glimpse of the glorious past in India. One of the world’s top hotels and situated in Jaipur thus you can feel how popular this place is among global tourists.



3. Goa – Beaches of Goa are known globally and this is the place where both domestic and foreign tourists visit in bulk. In Goa you can enjoy lush green beaches, relaxed lifestyle, visit churches that have one of the best architecture.


4. Kashmir: Visit this hilly place in north India to know why Emperor Shah Jahan said these words “If there is heaven on earth it’s at Kashmir”. Jhelum valley, snow sports are the main attractions here.




5. Kanyakumari: Despite being the end point of India in the south, Kanyakumari is also the place surrounded by three oceans Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean, and the Arabian Sea. It’s the place in India where you can moon rise and sunset at the same time at the horizon



6. Kerala: Its featured as 10 paradises of world by one of the leading travel channel, in world “National Geographic Traveler”



7. Delhi – Delhi, the capital of India is known for its historical buildings, and areas of historical buildings.


8. Ajanta Ellora - Ajanta Ellora houses the ancient rock cut caves and monuments believed to be created during the first century BC & fifth century AD. These caves are in the list of world heritage sites of UNESCO since 1983



9. Darjeeling – One famous movie of Hollywood “The Darjeeling express” was shot and based on this city. You can experience natural beauty at its best here.



10. Mysore – This famous tourists destination of the sate Karnataka was once the home of great Tipu Sultan who fought bravely with the British during the time of Indian slavery. Mysore place and the 10 days dusshera festival is the main attractions of Mysore.



11. Munnar – In Munnar you can enjoy hills covered with tea plantations, paragliding, trekking and adventure sports. If you love trekking then the highest peak of south India Anaimudi is the the trekking route for you. Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park also offer one to experience wild life and know about more than 120 species of birds.


12. Kullu Manali: Kullu and Manali are one of the top tourists places in North India. Kullu Manali is located in the hilly state in North India called Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh is also known as dev bhoomi or Land of Gods since lots of pilgrimage places and temples are located here. Once can enjoy all kind of adventure sports like river rafting, heli-skiing, snowboarding, skaring etc, here. Kullu Manali is also one of the most preferred honeymoon destinations for people living in north or central India.



13. Udaipur: Udaipur is near to another top tourist destination Jaipur, thus if you are visiting Jaipur then don’t forget to visit Udaipur. Udaipur is also called Venice of the east and is famous for its luxurious hotels, lakes, Solar Observatory, Nehru Garden, city palace etc.



14. Dharamshala: Land where Dalai Lama stays, Dharamshala is known of monasteries and beauty of hills. In the summers you can enjoy your stay here and also enjoy few matches of IPL, a famous cricket tournament where various international cricket stars participate. Triund is famous for trekking here along with Bhagsu Nag temple and Bhagsu waterfall. There are lots of places to visit nearby as well like Kangra Valley, Palampur, Bir Billing (famous for paragliding)



15. Mout Abu – A small but famous hill station in Rajasthan. Mount Abu is the highest peak of Aravali hill range and is covered with forests all over. Climate is ultimate here and places of interest include Jain temples, Dilwara Temples, Achalgarh fort, Sunset point etc.



16. Amritsar: Amritsar in the cultural and economical capital of Indian state Punjab. Golden temple, Jallian wala Bagh are the most visited places along with the flag hosting ceremony at India-Pakistan border, which is a delight to watch.



17. Mahabaleshwar – Mahabaleshwar is famous for lush green forests, strawberries, mulberries and corn.


18. Shimla – Also known as queen of hills, Shimla takes you to the Victorian-era architecture. It is a nice place where you can enjoy long pedestrian mall, soothing climate and trekking. The famous Kalka – Shimla narrow guage train (also known as toy train) is added to UNESCOs list of world heritage sites. Recently one of the tallest sculptures in world of Indian god Hanuman was installed at Jhaku temple.



19. Varanasi: If you want to visit one of the oldest living cities, then Varanasi is the city to visit for you. Varanasi is also the holy city for all Hindus in the country and its believed that if one dies in this city he/she receives ultimate salvation. City is situated on the banks of holy river Ganga


Apart from above mentioned places, the cities mentioned below also attract lost of tourist (both domestic and international) so you can search online and plan a vacation for these places as well. You may also visit this blog later or browse other section for more information about these travel destinations.



1. Aurangabad

2. Ajmer

3. Bangalore

4. Bikaner

5. Cape Comorin

6. Chennai

7. Gantok

8. Gwalior

9. Jaisalmer

10. Jodhpur

11. Kalimpong

12. Kanchipuram

13. Khajuraho

14. Kochi

15. Kodaikanal

16. Kovalam

17. Kolkata

18. Kumarakom

19. Ladakh

20. Lakshadweep

21. Lucknow

22. Lumbini

23. Mumbai

24. Shillong

25. Trivandrum

26. Tiruchirapalli